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Lot 2108

COCTEAU, JEAN. 1889-1963.

11 June 2008, 13:00 EDT
New York

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COCTEAU, JEAN. 1889-1963.

1. Autograph Letter Signed ("Jean"), 2 p, 8vo, n.p., November 6, 1952. With a small drawing in blue of a face in profile with a wing-shaped eye and stars for hair.
2. Autograph Letter Signed ("Jean"), 1 p, 4to, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, March 24, 1953. With a full-page drawing of a woman's head in purple in yellow.
3. Autograph Manuscript Fragment, 1 p, 4to, n.p., n.d., with a large ink drawing, including two faces, a figure in classical dress, part of a hand, and the corner of a building.

Richly illustrated letters by the French surrealist poet. He mentions Cecil Beaton, Matisse, his travel plans.

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